…how bout England stuffing the argies 3-2 then?? :D :D
BTW, how did the USA make out against those giants of football, Scotland? ;)
BTW, how did the USA make out against those giants of football, Scotland? ;)
another footie thread....
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:Is "boringly" a word? If so, we'll go with that.
BTW, how did the USA make out against those giants of football, Scotland? ;)
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:Sorry there, but I still prefer Argentina. However, with Gerrard, Lampard, and these new players, for the first time in 20 years I see England as a serious candidate to the World Cup.
…how bout England stuffing the argies 3-2 then?? :D :D
BTW, how did the USA make out against those giants of football, Scotland? ;)
They should sign this guy to the US National Football team:
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Amazing finish Mank. Owen was destined to find the back of the net eventually after missing as many as he did. Rooney was brilliant, and I miss Becks more and more every time I watch him. United will have their hands full with Riqueleme though, I thought he was the best player on the pitch.
As for the US squad, it was a half squad really, using some of the players who play for European clubs. It was quite obvious they don't play together very often.
As for the US squad, it was a half squad really, using some of the players who play for European clubs. It was quite obvious they don't play together very often.
A lot of what I read still expressed concern over weaknesses at the back. Looking forward to Ashley Cole's return.
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:Let's just say that it's a good thing for the US team that they weren't playing against that other powerhouse from the UK in a match that actually mattered.
BTW, how did the USA make out against those giants of football, Scotland? ;)
Originally posted by pip:Just shows how little you know…..when England play Argentina IT ALWAYS MATTERS
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:Let's just say that it's a good thing for the US team that they weren't playing against that other powerhouse from the UK in a match that actually mattered.
BTW, how did the USA make out against those giants of football, Scotland? ;)
Hopefully we'll get a rematch against the two Irish teams during the world cup finals next year….oh, right, we won't will we?? :p
Updated: Nov. 14, 2005
'Argentina need to cheat more', advises Ruggeri
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Former Argentina defender Oscar Ruggeri said on Monday that the current side needs to indulge in more time-wasting and gamesmanship.
Ruggeri, who played at two World Cups under Carlos Bilardo, a coach famous for his ruthless win-at-all-costs approach, said his country had become too European in their attitudes.
His comments came after Argentina conceded two late goals and lost 3-2 to England in a friendly on Saturday.
'They say that the Argentine player throws himself to the ground and wastes time and that the balls disappear when they're winning,' he said in a radio interview.
'But at international level, these little things can help you win the match and get through to the next round and we have to work on them.
'The coach (Jose Pekerman) has to spend three days working on these things. If they give away a free kick, the player should lie on the ground, so they bring on the doctor and the stretcher to slow down the game.'
'We have to slow the Europeans down,' he added. 'If there's three minutes to go and you're about to qualify, you don't want to continue playing on equal terms.'
Ruggeri, a rugged central defender, was in Argentina's World Cup winning team in 1986 as well as the 1990 team which finished runners-up and the 1994 team which was knocked out in the second round.
Ruggeri, who won 98 caps, then took up coaching but was less successful.
He resigned as coach of Mexico's UAG after losing his first six games in early 2003, then took charge of Independiente in his homeland but resigned less than four months later after being jeered and insulted by fans at a home game.
In 2004, he went to Spanish second division club Elche but was fired last May after 20 games. He returned to Mexico and joined America, the country's richest club, and this time lasted only six games.
'Argentina need to cheat more', advises Ruggeri
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Former Argentina defender Oscar Ruggeri said on Monday that the current side needs to indulge in more time-wasting and gamesmanship.
Ruggeri, who played at two World Cups under Carlos Bilardo, a coach famous for his ruthless win-at-all-costs approach, said his country had become too European in their attitudes.
His comments came after Argentina conceded two late goals and lost 3-2 to England in a friendly on Saturday.
'They say that the Argentine player throws himself to the ground and wastes time and that the balls disappear when they're winning,' he said in a radio interview.
'But at international level, these little things can help you win the match and get through to the next round and we have to work on them.
'The coach (Jose Pekerman) has to spend three days working on these things. If they give away a free kick, the player should lie on the ground, so they bring on the doctor and the stretcher to slow down the game.'
'We have to slow the Europeans down,' he added. 'If there's three minutes to go and you're about to qualify, you don't want to continue playing on equal terms.'
Ruggeri, a rugged central defender, was in Argentina's World Cup winning team in 1986 as well as the 1990 team which finished runners-up and the 1994 team which was knocked out in the second round.
Ruggeri, who won 98 caps, then took up coaching but was less successful.
He resigned as coach of Mexico's UAG after losing his first six games in early 2003, then took charge of Independiente in his homeland but resigned less than four months later after being jeered and insulted by fans at a home game.
In 2004, he went to Spanish second division club Elche but was fired last May after 20 games. He returned to Mexico and joined America, the country's richest club, and this time lasted only six games.
Originally posted by vansmack:And as a player, he player for Real Madrid, enough said.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2005
'Argentina need to cheat more', advises Ruggeri
Ruggeri, who won 98 caps, then took up coaching but was less successful.
He resigned as coach of Mexico's UAG after losing his first six games in early 2003, then took charge of Independiente in his homeland but resigned less than four months later after being jeered and insulted by fans at a home game.
In 2004, he went to Spanish second division club Elche but was fired last May after 20 games. He returned to Mexico and joined America, the country's richest club, and this time lasted only six games.
Originally posted by vansmack:…so what he's saying is they have to play more like their neighbours in Brasil.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2005
'Argentina need to cheat more', advises Ruggeri
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Former Argentina defender Oscar Ruggeri said on Monday that the current side needs to indulge in more time-wasting and gamesmanship.
Australia got through….Brasil must be trembling in their boots. ;)
Hope they fair better than their current rugby team! :eek:
Hope they fair better than their current rugby team! :eek:
Don't forget THE game this weekend. Real Madrid Barcelona on Saturday at 8:30 pm spain's time.
Originally posted by ChampionshipVinyl:I work with people in Trinidad and Tobago and today they weren't working because of the classification to the World Cup. Venerable, I won't get into statistics because it is a waste of time for something so obvious, soccer is the most popular sport of the world.
National holiday for Trinidad
Originally posted by Barcelona:I hope they draw….I think Barca are the best team in Europe, but can never go against Becks, sorry.
Don't forget THE game this weekend. Real Madrid Barcelona on Saturday at 8:30 pm spain's time.
BTW, that's not the biggest game in Europe this week, it's this one! ;)
Kenny: We will be entering the Lions Den
Thursday 17 November 2005
Derry City manager Stephen Kenny has told his players they must be brave on Friday when the face Cork City in the eircom Premier Division decider at Turnerâ??s Cross (Kick off 7:45)
Derry need only a draw to lift the Premier Division crown though Kenny admits that getting anything at Turnerâ??s Cross will be extremely difficult, especially with a capacity crowd cheering on the home side.
â??Weâ??re fully aware that we will be entering the Lions Den. With the fans on top of the pitch and very vocal, it causes pressure,â? said Kenny.
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GO REBEL ARMY
KEANO LEAVES UNITED! :(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4449396.stm
Gutted, absolutely gutted.
You could put Keano out on the park in a wheelchair and he'd still be one of the top players in the game.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4449396.stm
Gutted, absolutely gutted.
You could put Keano out on the park in a wheelchair and he'd still be one of the top players in the game.
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:how is keane viewed in ireland now? i was there during the spring/early summer of 2002 and remember people just ripping him apart for leaving the world cup team … i remember there was a huge monster sized poster of him in city centre dublin (nike, i think) that was defaced
KEANO LEAVES UNITED! :(
wow, double wow…..speechless wow - thats unbelievable that after 12.5 years they just let him walk like that - oh well, Roy is used to having his mouth get him in trouble
Wigan(???) v Arsenal! Clash of the titans. Should be a good one tomorrow.